{"product_id":"french-le-gaulois-no-2-engraved-8mm-palm-pistol-antique","title":"French Le Gaulois No. 2 Engraved 8mm Palm Pistol – Antique","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine antique French Le Gaulois No. 2 palm-operated repeating pistol chambered in 8mm, manufactured by the Manufacture Française d’Armes et Cycles of Saint-Étienne, France. This unusual late-19th\/early-20th-century pocket pistol represents one of the more distinctive concealed-carry designs of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the more ornate No. 2 variation, featuring extensive factory-style floral and geometric engraving across the frame along with the prominent “GAULOIS” barrel marking, manufacturer markings, caliber designation and No. 2 marking. It retains its unusual squeeze-operated palm mechanism, loading\/breech assembly, safety selector and brass-bead front sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is excellent for its age, with attractive engraving remaining sharp and clearly defined and substantial dark finish remaining. The rear palm piece shows age-related finish wear as photographed. Mechanically, the pistol is reported to be complete and functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very attractive example of an unusual French firearms design and an excellent addition to an antique handgun, mechanical-arms or European firearms collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique, FREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43720937570381,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/465F040A-FA30-4302-9992-CE4AA20E6A09.jpg?v=1788544819","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/french-le-gaulois-no-2-engraved-8mm-palm-pistol-antique","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}